The weekly sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1886-1887, 1887-06-16
WINsTONSALENI, NJ c., THURSDAY, 16, 1887.
John e. Overman, Goldsboro, \

t. "The literature of the South" !"
Dred Peacock, Wilson, \. G.
>. ""The Eleventh, The First
James H. Scarborough, Mt. Gilead,
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6. "The Grandeur of Woman's
Work. Walter p. Andrews, Nor
wood, \. G..
All did well. The Wiley Gray
medal for oratory was awarded by
the committee almost unanimously y to
Mr.. John Il. Overman, of Goldsboro.
Messrs. Peacock and F'entress and An
drewe received many compliments
Many thought that Mr.. Peacock had
decidedly the best written speech.
No honorary degrees were conferred.
None have been conferred in three
years by this institution. The degree
Of A. NJ, was conferred in course upon
Mr.. Albert Anderson, of Middleburg,
n. G. The diplomas were presented
by Gov. Scales in most happy man
ner. He spoke of the high stand
Trinity men had taken in every walk
Of life He told the young men that
they ought to be proud of such a dis
tinction as a diploma from Trinity
College conferred upon them. Then
turning to the ministers and rising to
eloquence, said "Shall Trinity die?
No! In the name of its great past, in
the name of Christian education, [ de-
clare that Trinity shall not die :" Loud
and long applause greeted the Govern
or as he took his seat. The Wiley
Gray Medal, for oratory, given by
R. I. Gray, Esq, OF Raleigh, was pre-
sented to Mr. j. r. Oyerman by Hon.
Geo. III. Snow, of Raleigh. Mr.. Shows
presentation speech was beautiful
production ornate, elegant, fitting.
He confined himself to his manuscript
this detracted somewhat. The Brax
ton Craven Medal, for the highest av-
erage in scholarship during the year
(given by Mr.. J. S. Carr, of Durham
was presented to Mr.. G. n. Raper, OF
High Point, by Mr.. J. III. Southgate,
of Durham. This was one of the hap
piest presentation speeches it has ever
been our pleasure to hear. Mr.. South
gate spoke loud enough to be heard all
over the hall, and his handsome ap-
pearance and fine bearing added to
his well conceived and elegant and
touching address. 1t was an inspira-
ton to young man to hear this ad-
dress. It was full of beauty and en-
couragement and manliness. The
Mathematical Medal, given by Prof.
j. M. Bandy, was presented to MIR. +.
J. Poe, of Rsndleman, by Maj. S NJ.
Finger. Maj. Finger spoke of the
great necessity of having mathematics
and English taught thoroughly in our
schools. He made a good impression.
Everybody likes to listen to whatever
Mai Finger has to say. The Bibles
were presented to the Senior class by
Rev. S. D. Adams
Then came the valedictory by Mr.
Dred Peacock, of Wilson For thG
the last three years of his collegiate
course, Mr. Peacock has made the
highest average of any student in col
lege. In addition to this, he is the best
read man in college. His Valedictory
was a GEM 1t was timely, sensible
free from gush, and was heartily ap
plauded.
PRESIDENT CROWELL.
Judge w. j. Montgomery came for
ward, and in few happy remarks
delivered to President elect Crowel
the seal of the college. Everybody
was now ON tip-tee President Crowel
stepped out modestly but firmly. HI
will weigh 130 pounds, and has blonde
hair and moustache, with thoughtful
earnest face. He spoke several min
utes, and thoroughly satisfied the au
mistake in their selection. Presiden
Crowell will bein the State again the lat
ter part of the summer, and will devot,
his time to the interests of the college
!. All the friends of the college believ'
that new day has begun for Trinity
Prof. j. F. Heitman, late chairman o
the Faculty, and his co-laborers, hav
paved the way for the new Presiden
and the new work. Prof. Heitman
good management and untiring in
dustry have largely made the new da,
possible.
AN EPISODE.
To cap the climax, there were tw
marriages at Trinity on Thursda
evening. Mr.. Dred Peacock, of Wi
son, Valedictorian, was married t
Miss Ella Carr, at 7:30 o'clock, b
, Rev. Prof. j. f. Heitman. Only re
atives and very few friends wer
: present. At $50 O'Clock, in the co
legc chapel, Mr.. Blake B. Adams, c
Little River Academy, was married t
y Miss Florence Bandy, daughter {
: Prof. j. M. handy, Revs. j. F. Hei
man and Jesse Cunninggim officiating
On Thursday night till a late hou